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Resurrecting Physiological Traits from Long-Extinct Species

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology via YouTube

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Explore groundbreaking research on resurrecting physiological traits from extinct species in this Royal Tyrrell Museum Speaker Series talk. Delve into the fascinating world of paleogenomics as Dr. Kevin Campbell from the University of Manitoba presents "Back from the Dead: Resurrecting Physiological Traits from Long-Extinct Species." Discover how scientists are using advanced techniques to sequence and analyze the DNA of ancient creatures, with a focus on mammoths and their adaptations to cold climates. Learn about the role of hemoglobin in temperature regulation and how atomic changes in proteins can reveal evolutionary adaptations. Gain insights into the discovery of mammoth remains and the application of new technologies in understanding extinct species. This comprehensive presentation also touches on related topics such as elephants, Arctic manatees, and the broader implications of this research for our understanding of evolution and adaptation.

Syllabus

Introduction
Welcome
The Past
Hemoglobin
Temperature
Elephants
Mammoths
Finding Mammoths
How to Sequence Mammoths
Curves
Atomic changes
Takehome message
Mammoth discovery
Arctic manatees
New technology

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Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

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